TRIP REPORTSSep 08, 2021Flying to Venice and Barcelona with SAS and VuelingJoin me as I travel to Venice and Barcelona with SAS and Vueling!Read More →
NEWSAug 16, 2021Afghanistan Falls to Taliban, Aviation Grinds to a HaltThe Taliban has retaken Kabul, leading to a massive disruption in aviation and a mad dash to evacuate from the city and country. Read More →
NEWSJun 14, 2021United Airlines is Gambling on a New Venture FundUnited Airlines recently announced the creation of a venture fund to aid them in achieving their sustainability goals. The expectation is that they will fund technology companies in the travel industry that could help them reduce emissions.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 17, 2021Southwest's Profitability Streak is Over: Thoughts and ImplicationsSouthwest announced in late January of 2021 that they were not profitable in 2020, the first year since 1972. Due to the pandemic, this was not shocking to most analysts, however, some expected Southwest to pull off some magic as they have in the past. What remains to be seen is how they will respond and re-start the streak.Read More →
NEWSAlitalia To Simplify And Modernize Aircraft, Introduce Two-Type FleetAlitalia, the Italian flag-carrier, will gain a more simplified fleet of both wide and narrow-body jets due to its re-nationalization by the Italian government.Read More →
STORIESWhat It's Like Volunteering at an Aviation MuseumThis is personal experience from working at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It's an amazing experience, and most of the planes still fly!Read More →
NEWSRussia Begins Work on Stealth Nuclear Bomber PAK DARussia starts work on stealth nuclear bomber PAK DA.Read More →
NEWSAlitalia to be Fully Owned by the National Government Italy is currently the country with the most cases of COVID-19 outside of mainland China. Therefore, Alitalia, the Italian flag carrier, has been even more impacted due to the virus. Therefore, the Italian goverment said on Monday that it will take full control of the airline, and will help them as losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic is combined with the financial difficulties it previously experienced. Read More →
NEWSTSA Screeners in San Jose test positive for COVID-193 TSA screeners at Mineta San Jose International Airport have tested positive for COVID-19Read More →
NEWSLast Flight for the PhantomOMITAMA, JPN — The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) ended their only reconnaissance squadron, the 501st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron based at Hyakuri Air Base, couple miles northeast of Tokyo. Their end signals a new change in the structure of the JASDF as they transition into much more advanced and newer aircraft.
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